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Following the brutal murder of his parents at a Seattle mall, Jeremy Stanley is en route to Chicago to live with his uncle. A catastrophic train accident throws his journey into chaos, scattering him far from home. In the aftermath, Jeremy stumbles upon an abandoned cabin that offers shelter and a chance to rebuild his life. Faced with isolation, danger, and the memory of his loss, he must adapt to survive and discover the true meaning of belonging.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Peg Kehret
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